{"id":25507,"date":"2016-12-17T12:07:59","date_gmt":"2016-12-17T12:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/globalpress.hinduismnow.org?p=25504&preview_id=25504"},"modified":"2016-12-17T12:07:59","modified_gmt":"2016-12-17T12:07:59","slug":"5-reasons-why-the-peepal-tree-is-of-significance-in-hinduism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalpress-new.hinduismnow.org\/?p=25507","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Why the Peepal Tree is of Significance in Hinduism"},"content":{"rendered":"
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December 10, 2016:<\/strong> Often deep-rooted traditions seem to be superstitious, but actually, it is not always so. Hindus worshipping the peepal tree is one such example. People water the roots of the tree, and women are seen circumambulating it, and they are seen worshipping it especially on Saturdays.<\/p>\n

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Here are some of the reasons why this tree is worshiped in Hinduism:<\/p>\n

Medicinal Benefits<\/strong>
\nThe leaf, bark, and roots of the tree help in curing asthma, fever, and its leaves cure eye pain. According to Ayurveda, this tree can cure over 50 disorders, including epilepsy diarrhea, and gastric troubles.<\/p>\n

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Scientific Significance<\/strong>
\nAlong with Neem and Tulsi, Peepal is considered to be the one largest oxygen providers. The tree not only purifies the surroundings but also kills bacteria.<\/p>\n

Mythological relevance<\/strong>
\nWhen the demons had defeated all the Gods, Lord Vishnu is said to have hidden in the Peepal tree, according to Brahma Purana.
\nAlso it is believed that every Saturday, goddess Lakshmi sits under the Peepal tree, and thus Hindus consider it to be sacred and worship it.<\/p>\n

Related to Lord Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu<\/strong>
\nIt is believed that Lord Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu used to hold their councils under the peepal tree, which made it more special for the Hindus. The leaves being Lord Shiva, the trunk Vishnu and the roots Brahma.<\/p>\n

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Closely linked to Lord Krishna<\/strong>
\nPeepal is also closely linked to Lord Krishna. In the Holy Scripture, Bhagavad Gita, he says, \u201cAmong trees, I am the ashvattha.\u201d Also, Lord Krishna is said to have died under the Peepal tree.<\/p>\n

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